Previous rumors of the newly added port in the iPad 2 have mentioned it being used as some kind of display function. But macrumors.com is suggesting this new port may be using the new “Light Peak” technology created by Intel. Light Peak is a universal connection function that is somewhat like USB. USB transfers data by electrical current, but Light Peak uses laser light instead and is much faster with a standard transfer rate of 10GB per second.
Apple has already mentioned it will introduce Light Peak technology “soon”:
Apple is expected to adopt this Intel technology in the near future–but likely use a name other than Light Peak, a source familiar with this aspect of Apple’s plans said. Intel has said in the past that the first products using Light Peak should appear in the first half of 2011.
Some people interested in purchasing the iPad have expressed their wish of having a USB connection to make transferring files, pictures and other data easier that using other methods like Apple’s camera connection kit. This latest rumor about Light Peak technology just may fulfill those wishes, and make transfers a lot faster than we’re used to.
Whether it’s Light Peak technology, a standard USB, or a display port, the new iPad 2 is getting some new connection hardware.
iPad News Via: macrumors.com
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